Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the full implementation of resolution 2728 at a Security Council debate on young persons' role in addressing security challenges in the Mediterranean.

New York, NY, USA - April 17, 2024

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Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the full implementation of resolution 2728 at a Security Council debate on young persons' role in addressing security challenges in Mediterranean on Wednesday.

Fu Cong, the Chinese representative, said that the conflict in Gaza is the most urgent challenge around the Mediterranean region. Half-a-year-long conflict has claimed over 34,000 lives, and countless youth have been buried under ruins or languishing in the sorrow for losing families.

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UN Headquarters, New York City - April 17, 2024:
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"They could have become teachers, doctors or engineers, serving as pillars of the society, but the war took away their lives, destroyed their homeland and crushed their hope for the future. 'Saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war' is one of the founding missions of the United Nations and helping restore peace for the youth in Gaza is a responsibility of the Security Council. The most pressing task now is to fully implement the resolution 2728 of the Security Council, achieve an immediate ceasefire, push for lifting blockade on Gaza, expanding the entry of humanitarian aid, and ensuring that Gaza residents have access to essential survival supplies. Only when every young person enjoys security and dignity, can there be hope for regional peace and development.";
Gaza City, Gaza Strip - April 15, 2024;
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